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Birthing balls: Using exercise balls for labour and after your baby is born

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111026
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Prenatal Care-Fitness
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Postnatal Care
Abstract
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Images
URLs
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What is legg calve perthes disease (LCPD) or perthes disease

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113641
Orthopedic Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1017_PerthesDisease_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1017
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1017_PerthesDisease_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
Orthopedic Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 p.
Subject
Legg Calve Perthes Disease
Perthes Disease
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1017
URLs
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Stretches for clubfoot : Out of cast / pre-walking age

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113634
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1902_ClubFootStretchStrength_2015_Oct.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1902
Stretches and Strengthening; Bracing; Weight Bearing
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1902_ClubFootStretchStrength_2015_Oct.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 p.
Subject
Clubfoot. Talipes
Exercise
Abstract
Stretches and Strengthening
Bracing
Weight Bearing
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1902
URLs
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After your cesarean birth : What you can do

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122095
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW415_AfterYourCSBirth.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW415
Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW415_AfterYourCSBirth.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Postnatal Care
Exercise
Abstract
Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW415
URLs
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Breath Ball Breathing Exercise: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124789
Michael Holl. , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breath-ball-breathing-exercise/id1230172997
Material Type
Online
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:; - The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation; - Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down a…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breath-ball-breathing-exercise/id1230172997
Author
Michael Holl
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:
- The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation
- Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down and overcome high stress situations.
- Dr. Andrew Weil's 4:7:8 breathing technique is used to fall asleep.
- The COPD foundation's recommended breathing technique can help to catch a breath.
Language
English, German
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breath Ball Breathing Exercise: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124790
Michael Holl. , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fundriven.breath_ball&hl=en&gl=US
Material Type
Online
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:; - The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation; - Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down a…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fundriven.breath_ball&hl=en&gl=US
Author
Michael Holl
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:
- The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation
- Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down and overcome high stress situations.
- Dr. Andrew Weil's 4:7:8 breathing technique is used to fall asleep.
- The COPD foundation's recommended breathing technique can help to catch a breath.
Language
English, German
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111211
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW410_CarpalTunnelSyndromePregnancy_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW410
This pamphlet provides information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy, including: What it is, signs and symptoms, treatments, and what happens after giving birth.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW410_CarpalTunnelSyndromePregnancy_2014.pdf
Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Pregnancy Complications
Massage
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy, including: What it is, signs and symptoms, treatments, and what happens after giving birth.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW410
Images
URLs
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Heart Function Program

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121977
Children's Heart Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Heart_Function_Program.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00013
For parents and guardians of children with heart failure (hearts that do not function normally). Explains causes, diagnosis and treatments for heart failure. Lists members of the heart failure team, explains adjustments to make at home, and what to expect during clinic visits.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Heart_Function_Program.pdf
Corporate Author
Children's Heart Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 5 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Abstract
For parents and guardians of children with heart failure (hearts that do not function normally). Explains causes, diagnosis and treatments for heart failure. Lists members of the heart failure team, explains adjustments to make at home, and what to expect during clinic visits.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00013
URLs
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Welcome to the orthopedic spine program

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112787
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1670_WelcomeOrthopedicSpineProgram_2016.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1670
The Orthopedic Spine Program at BC Children's Hospital provides care for idiopathic scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, and congenital and other spine conditions. This pamphlet provides information about the program.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1670_WelcomeOrthopedicSpineProgram_2016.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Scoliosis. Lordosis
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Abstract
The Orthopedic Spine Program at BC Children's Hospital provides care for idiopathic scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, and congenital and other spine conditions. This pamphlet provides information about the program.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1670
Images
URLs
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Chronic pelvic pain interdisciplinary program

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114215
BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/ChronicPelvicPain-Intro-to-Program_v4_Nov2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/ChronicPelvicPain-Intro-to-Program_v4_Nov2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Chronic Pain
Pain Control
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Hip surveillance program for children with cerebral palsy: What is hip surveillance and why is it important for my child? (Korean)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114795
Child Health BC. [Vancouver, BC?]: Child Health BC | Lead Benefactor Save on foods , 2016.
URL
http://www.childhealthbc.ca/sites/default/files/Family%20Hip%20Surveillance%20Booklet%20Korean%20April%202016.pdf
Material Type
Online
This booklet summarizes the BC Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, which was developed in 2011 and 2012 by parents of these children, and lots of nurses and physicians across BC.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.childhealthbc.ca/sites/default/files/Family%20Hip%20Surveillance%20Booklet%20Korean%20April%202016.pdf
Corporate Author
Child Health BC
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Child Health BC
Lead Benefactor Save on foods
Publication Date
2016
Subject
Cerebral Palsy
Abstract
This booklet summarizes the BC Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, which was developed in 2011 and 2012 by parents of these children, and lots of nurses and physicians across BC.
Notes
http://childhealthbc.ca/hips
BCCH1818
Language
Korean
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Hip surveillance program for children with cerebral palsy: What is hip surveillance and why is it important for my child? (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114796
Child Health BC. [Vancouver, BC?]: Child Health BC | Lead Benefactor Save on foods , 2016.
URL
http://www.childhealthbc.ca/sites/default/files/Family%20Hip%20Surveillance%20Booklet%20Punjabi%20April%202016.pdf
Material Type
Online
This booklet summarizes the BC Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, which was developed in 2011 and 2012 by parents of these children, and lots of nurses and physicians across BC.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.childhealthbc.ca/sites/default/files/Family%20Hip%20Surveillance%20Booklet%20Punjabi%20April%202016.pdf
Corporate Author
Child Health BC
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Child Health BC
Lead Benefactor Save on foods
Publication Date
2016
Subject
Cerebral Palsy
Abstract
This booklet summarizes the BC Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, which was developed in 2011 and 2012 by parents of these children, and lots of nurses and physicians across BC.
Notes
http://childhealthbc.ca/hips
BCCH1818D
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Hip surveillance program for children with cerebral palsy: What is hip surveillance and why is it important for my child? (Arabic)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114797
Child Health BC. [Vancouver, BC?]: Child Health BC | Lead Benefactor Save on foods , 2016.
URL
http://www.childhealthbc.ca/sites/default/files/Family%20Hip%20Surveillance%20Booklet%20Arabic%20April%202016_0.pdf
Material Type
Online
This booklet summarizes the BC Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, which was developed in 2011 and 2012 by parents of these children, and lots of nurses and physicians across BC.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.childhealthbc.ca/sites/default/files/Family%20Hip%20Surveillance%20Booklet%20Arabic%20April%202016_0.pdf
Corporate Author
Child Health BC
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Child Health BC
Lead Benefactor Save on foods
Publication Date
2016
Subject
Cerebral Palsy
Abstract
This booklet summarizes the BC Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, which was developed in 2011 and 2012 by parents of these children, and lots of nurses and physicians across BC.
Notes
http://childhealthbc.ca/hips
BCCH1818B
Language
Arabic
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Hip surveillance program for children with cerebral palsy: What is hip surveillance and why is it important for my child? (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114798
Child Health BC. [Vancouver, BC?]: Child Health BC | Lead Benefactor Save on foods , 2016.
URL
http://www.childhealthbc.ca/sites/default/files/Family%20Hip%20Surveillance%20Booklet%20Traditional%20Chinese%20April%202016.pdf
Material Type
Online
This booklet summarizes the BC Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, which was developed in 2011 and 2012 by parents of these children, and lots of nurses and physicians across BC.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.childhealthbc.ca/sites/default/files/Family%20Hip%20Surveillance%20Booklet%20Traditional%20Chinese%20April%202016.pdf
Corporate Author
Child Health BC
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Child Health BC
Lead Benefactor Save on foods
Publication Date
2016
Subject
Cerebral Palsy
Abstract
This booklet summarizes the BC Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, which was developed in 2011 and 2012 by parents of these children, and lots of nurses and physicians across BC.
Notes
http://childhealthbc.ca/hips
BCCH1818F
Language
Traditional Chinese
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Hip surveillance program for children with cerebral palsy: What is hip surveillance and why is it important for my child? (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114799
Child Health BC. [Vancouver, BC?]: Child Health BC | Lead Benefactor Save on foods , 2016.
URL
http://www.childhealthbc.ca/sites/default/files/Family%20Hip%20Surveillance%20Booklet%20Simplified%20Chinese%20April%202016.pdf
Material Type
Online
This booklet summarizes the BC Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, which was developed in 2011 and 2012 by parents of these children, and lots of nurses and physicians across BC.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.childhealthbc.ca/sites/default/files/Family%20Hip%20Surveillance%20Booklet%20Simplified%20Chinese%20April%202016.pdf
Corporate Author
Child Health BC
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Child Health BC
Lead Benefactor Save on foods
Publication Date
2016
Subject
Cerebral Palsy
Abstract
This booklet summarizes the BC Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, which was developed in 2011 and 2012 by parents of these children, and lots of nurses and physicians across BC.
Notes
http://childhealthbc.ca/hips
BCCH1818E
Language
Simplified Chinese
Material Type
Online
URLs
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My emergency preparedness plan: Information for and about adult and pediatric tube-fed patients of the BC Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) Program

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112947
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1669_PHC%20MyEmergencyPreparednessPlan%20HEN_2014.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1669
Tube feeding at home is called home enteral nutrition (HEN). A disaster can directly affect you and your ability to give yourself tube feeds at home. This booklet teaches you how to be prepared for a disaster. Keep this booklet with your HEN Emergency Pack.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1669_PHC%20MyEmergencyPreparednessPlan%20HEN_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view/print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF: 17 p.
Subject
Enteral and Parenteral Feeding. Hyperalimentation
Abstract
Tube feeding at home is called home enteral nutrition (HEN). A disaster can directly affect you and your ability to give yourself tube feeds at home. This booklet teaches you how to be prepared for a disaster. Keep this booklet with your HEN Emergency Pack.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1669
URLs
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